GMTV favourite Penny Smith has made a welcome return to daytime television, 16 years after leaving the show that made her a household name.
The 67-year-old presenter appeared on BBC’s Morning Live on Friday, May 29, reporting from Manchester Airport as she looked into delays linked to new EU fingerprint scanning checks.
Penny, who became GMTV’s main newsreader in 1993, was once a familiar morning face alongside stars including Lorraine Kelly, Eamonn Holmes and John Stapleton.
Her comeback delighted viewers, with many praising her natural warmth, sharp reporting and easy on-screen charm.
During the segment, Penny spoke to passengers affected by travel disruption, including one young woman who had missed her flight. She also tested how substances such as water, moisturiser and alcohol wipes could affect fingerprint scanner results.
Fans quickly took to social media to call for more appearances, with many saying they loved seeing her back on daytime TV.
Penny’s career has spanned newspapers, Sky News, GMTV, radio and entertainment shows, making her one of Britain’s most familiar broadcasting names.
After 16 years away from daytime screens, her return has left viewers wondering whether this could be the start of an exciting new chapter.
